How Jay-Z and other hip-hop stars can help create jobs

1:08 PM,
Jul. 30, 2013

Written by

Rick C. Wade

Hip-hop star Jay-Z and his wife, Beyoncé, have rallied in support of Trayvon Martin's family after the acquittal of George Zimmerman for killing the unarmed teenager. Other music stars might be considering joining Stevie Wonder's campaignto boycott states with "stand your ground" laws.

While artists should be commended for their political and social activism, helping to improve the long-term economic viability of their young black fans could have lasting and tangible impact.

Hip-hop stars have tremendous influence on their fans. Young admirers embrace the genre, and many aspire to ...